Want to compare two towns side by side?

Compare

Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards vs Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.

Share this comparisonWhatsAppXFacebookEmail

The verdict

Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards

£194,543

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

£225,130

Crime Rate

Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards

69.4

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

69.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards

100.0%

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards

181.7

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

212.9

EPC Rating

Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards

67.4

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

67.4

Median Income

Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards

£25,462

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

£25,462

Property in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe commands an average of £225,130, compared with £194,543 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is a flat at £75,000, while in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe it is a flat at £82,333.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe (£247,685 vs £213,605).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards prices grew faster — 50% vs 45%.

Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has a crime rate of 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards at 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is violent-crime, while in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. There are 2 schools in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 1 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.

Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricIngoldmells and Chapel St LeonardsSutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 212.9 Mbps in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe and 181.7 Mbps in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 74.4% of premises in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 90.9% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 26% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 33% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.

Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (213 vs 182 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (C), while Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and £1,463 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. 51.5% of homes in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.

Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £25,462 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and £25,462 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. The median age is 50.9 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 50.9 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards versus 67.4% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 45.8% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.

IndicatorIngoldmells and Chapel St LeonardsSutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
Population5,3635,042
Median Age50.950.9
Median Household Income£25,462£25,462
Employment Rate45.8%45.8%
Owner Occupied67.4%67.4%
Degree-Level Qualified21.5%21.5%

Location

Loading map...

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe?
Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe are approximately 7.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards or Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe?
Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is cheaper, with an average house price of £194,543.
Is Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards or Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe safer?
Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has the lower crime rate at 69.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards or Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe?
Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards or Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe?
Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has faster average broadband at 212.9 Mbps.

Keep exploring

Related comparisons